Preventative Maintenance Massage:...

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Preventative Maintenance Massage: Why you need it & how often

Our massage therapists, practitioners, and trainers are all frequently asked how often our Members should receive a massage. Is it something you only need when you’re injured? Should you get a massage a couple of times a year? The reality is there isn’t a straightforward, single answer that works for everyone, but this is the perfect time for us to discuss preventative maintenance.

How to Throw a Healthy, Clean Twist...

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How to Throw a Healthy, Clean Twist on your BBQ Menu

We don’t know about you, but the May long weekend oftentimes acts as our unofficial start to the summer, and, with that, usually comes a BBQ or two with friends and family. But we also know that you’ve been so great about your diet so far this year and you don’t want to lose that momentum and throw your progress out the window just for a few classic BBQ favourites. That’s why we’re here with 10 ideas to help you keep your BBQ clean and not set you back.

You and Your Pelvic Floor: What You...

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You and Your Pelvic Floor: What You Need to Know

The muscles of the pelvic floor, how they function, and their importance seems to be all over the media lately. The fitness and wellness industry loves to latch onto some part of the body or some dietary fad, and make everything we do centre around that one thing until the next hot, marketable trend appears on the scene.

The Truth Behind the Keto Diet

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The Truth Behind the Keto Diet

Over the last couple of years, trendsetters, famous actors, and popular food and nutrition blogs have all highlighted different types of low-carb/high-fat diets, including Paleo, South Beach, and Atkins, but no diet has caught fire quite like the keto diet...

Putting the Spring in your Cycling!

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Putting the Spring in your Cycling!

Spring is finally here. The roads are clear enough to dust off our skinny bikes and head north for some longer training rides. Whether you're currently increasing your riding volume for fitness reasons, to see more of the beautiful countryside, to contemplate an autumn cycling event or - like me - to prepare for the RTCC, there are so many important things to remember and consider.

The 20-Minute Rule for Mobility

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The 20-Minute Rule for Mobility

Chairs have become the biggest rival to pain free movement: hips shorten, glutes deactivate, hamstrings press together, back begins to round, core disengages, and head sits foward. It's no wonder we often experience back pain, shoulder pain, hip pain, and carpal tunnel agony after sitting on a plane, in a car, or at a desk at work. As hard as we may try, we can't avoid sitting. So, how can we fix this? Enter the 20-minute rule...

The GYROTONIC Method: How could it...

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The GYROTONIC Method: How could it help you?

Have you hit a wall with your workouts? Are you struggling to rehab a lingering injury? Do you simply want a new exercise to add to your regular routine? It might be time for you to integrate a new form of movement – one that will improve your range of motion, strength, and balance. Enter, the Gyrotonic method.

Bracing & Shockwave Therapy at our...

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Bracing & Shockwave Therapy at our Clinics

Members visit our Clinics for a number of reasons: whether they've been recently injured, they're suffering from regular aches and pains, or they need treatment to help with a chronic condition. Two of the most common ailments we see at the Clinics are ligament and tendon injuries.

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We're pleased to announce that The Cambridge Group of Clubs is this year's official Health & Wellness Sponsor for the Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer benefitting the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, now in its twelfth year.

Spring Clean Your Fitness Routine

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Spring Clean Your Fitness Routine

Spring is finally here! After a long, cold winter, it's pretty exciting to get outside again and experience new life. The birds are singing, the sun is warm, and the trees are starting to bud! During the winter months, a lot of us tend to hibernate, which leads to a lack of motivation around our wellness routine - that may mean we eat more calories, partake in fewer workouts, or spend more time with the TV and Netflix.

Refreshing for Spring: Supporting...

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Refreshing for Spring: Supporting Your Liver through the Seasonal Transition

Spring is a time of reset and rebirth; it is when we shed our winter layers, transition from nesting and resting to spending more time outdoors being active and enjoying the extra hours of sunlight. In order to achieve and maintain optimal health during this transitional season, it is important to align ourselves with the changing climate by making the appropriate shifts in diet and lifestyle.

5 Minutes with Meg: Surprises

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5 Minutes with Meg: Surprises

I've been thinking a lot about...the power of the unexpected. We spend - I think - too much time focused on the future and not enough time engaged in the journey. There's lots of evidence to suggest living more of your life in the moment leads to a richer, healthier, more fulfilled life. But I digress.

Tyler's Tips for Preparing for an...

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Tyler's Tips for Preparing for an Upcoming Marathon

It’s that time of year again. The snow is finally behind us – we hope! – and we’re getting ready to take our workouts back outside. And, for the Cambridge Club’s squash professional Tyler Hamilton, it’s not a moment too soon, as he begins the final stages of his preparation for April’s Boston Marathon.

Molecular You: What you need to...

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Molecular You: What you need to know about the Sport Medicine Clinic's new program

What if we set our goals based on the scientific evidence of our body’s needs? What if we checked our biochemistry to see what was out of whack and needed fixing first? Wouldn’t there be more incentive to stick to our goals if we knew that we could improve our performance, address a nutritional deficiency, or mitigate specific risks?

Superior Smoothie Options are...

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Superior Smoothie Options are Closer than you Think...

At the beginning of February, the Adelaide Club launched their brand-new smoothie menu. Featuring 5 nutrient dense smoothies that make it convenient for Members to maximize their workout efforts, the HUB’s new menu was designed to fuel happy and healthy Club Members. By elevating the smoothie menu, the HUB now supports the nutritional demands of the Adelaide Club’s Members, enriching their experience at the Club.

Migraines, Headaches, &...

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Migraines, Headaches, & Concussions: How Cranial Osteopathy Can Help

Cranial osteopathy is a subtle treatment using a very light touch to "listen" to the messages communicated by the body, pinpointing areas of dysfunction and restriction which, in turn, contribute to compromised functioning of the body. This treatment can benefit those suffering from: headaches, migraines, concussions, stress, anxiety, and depression, among others.

Brian Scudamore: WTF?! (Willing to...

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Brian Scudamore: WTF?! (Willing to Fail)

Brian Scudamore is the founder and CEO of O2E Brands, the parent company of 1-800-GOT-JUNK?, WOW 1 DAY PAINTING, You Move Me, and Shack Shine - and the next speaker to be featured at The Cambridge Club's Speaker Series on Wednesday, February 27th.

5 Minutes with Meg: Your Heart

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5 Minutes with Meg: Your Heart

I've been thinking a lot about...your heart.

The muscle. The sentiment. And how high intensity interval training positively impacts both. Many love to lift... many love to go for long runs... dance like no one's watching... But how often do we ensure we're driving our heart rate up high enough that we can't sustain the pace for longer than 30-90 seconds?

Finally, Canada has a new and...

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Finally, Canada has a new and improved Food Guide!

Canada's new food guide - launched on January 22, 2019 - has some big changes. Over the years, the food guide has seen minor updates and changes, but this is, by far, the biggest change we have seen since 2007, with the new guide better reflecting today's society.

A Mom's Journey Back to the Gym

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A Mom's Journey Back to the Gym

After having kids, Jessica, an actuary in downtown Toronto, realized, like many other parents, that she never had "me" time in the evenings and wanted to get back into the gym. So, she returned to the Adelaide Club in 2017, adding midday workouts to her schedule. Originally drawn to the Club because of its stellar downtown location, she has stayed because of the Club's wonderful Members, finding a great under and over 30 crowd to connect with.

The best in women’s tennis returns to Toronto this summer, as Rogers Cup presented by National Bank is set to take over Aviva Centre for another action-packed tournament. One of the most prestigious tennis events in the world, Rogers Cup is not only home to outstanding tennis, but also world-class dining, entertainment, activities, and shopping.

After competing in powerlifting this past year and earning his name in the record books, Ali decided it was time for a new challenge – setting his sights on weightlifting. On Saturday May 27th, Toronto Athletic Club trainer Ali El-Mokadem attended his first ever official weightlifting competition at the Toronto Pro Show! The pro show was held at the Metro Convention Hall and had many competitions including bodybuilding, wrestling, weightlifting, and much more.

The National Club is hosting a “Cigar Night on the Rooftop Patio.” Members and guests will have the opportunity to enjoy quality cigars provided by National Club member, and our host, Trae Zammit. Trae is an avid cigar aficionado, and the founder and owner of cigar emporium The Smokin’ Cigar Inc. on Bayview Avenue. We are also delighted to have Joe Bondi of Alec Bradley Canada Cigars as our special guest for this evening.

On June 15, 2017, the TD Courtyard off King Street will be spinning with high energy for 4 exhilarating hours, as more than 200 teams with over 1400 participants take part in the annual Bike for Tykes spin bike relay to benefit children living with and beyond cancer through the Coast to Coast Against Cancer Foundation Translational Clinic Cancer Research Initiative at SickKids.